RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
DAY TOUR

The Rainbow Mountain, also known as VINICUNCA, is a mountain in the Peruvian Andes famous for its impressive natural coloration, it is part of one of the most spectacular hiking routes offered by the Peruvian Andes.

The Mountain of 7 colors is located in Cusco region, where you can enjoy an irresistible experience, a place with multicolored panoramas that are hypnotized by the mysterious mountains, we can also observe the flora and fauna of the Andes (viculas llamas, alpacas, birds, among others) this excursion invites us to conquer the valleys and lagoons, home of Andean peoples of lively traditions and multicolored clothing.

ITINERAY
DIA 1
CUSCO - CUSIPATA CAMP - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

4:30 a.m. we pick you up from your hotel and then we go to the south of Cusco, we will pass through different towns and also along the road that leads to Puno, immediately we will take the detour that will take us to CUSIPATA camp It will take approximately 3 hours up to the place where we have a delicious breakfast.

After our breakfast we travel again for one more hour, until we reach the starting point of the hike, which takes 1 hour and a half of ascent, during the first  part we  ascend to the slopes of Vinicunca, here there is a check point and access to this mystical place, later the trail will take us through a detour where the panorama will change and we  begin to see the mountains with intense colors and small streams of frozen water that will feed and give life to this valley, on the way we will observe the flora and fauna in its natural habitat, finally we  reach 5200 masl. The Top of the mysterious Mountain of 7 Colors (Vinicunca).

Our tour guide will give us an explanation about the orography, the ecosystem and the reason for the colors of the mountain and here It will be the point where we  have enough time to take beautiful photos and enjoy the landscape as well as we will enjoy an snack, admiring the view and the magic that encloses the mountains and the snowy peaks, after such an exquisite experience we  return towards CUSIPATA town to enjoy the traditional lunch, later on we will be returning to the Cusco city arriving around 5:00 pm  culminating the excursion to the Mountain of 7 Colors.

Rainbow Mountain tour Includes 

· Transportation Cusco - Cusipata 
· Transportation cusipata - Cusco
· 1 Continental breakfast
· 1 Buffet lunch
· Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
· Professional Bilingual tour Guide
· First aid kit

 This excursion does not include

· Extra expenses
· Air flights
· Personal horse (90.00 soles)
· Tips to the tour guide and camp staff
· Hostel, hotel

What do you need to bring?

· A lightweight 25 liter backpack
· Rain clothes (waterproof jacket and pants)
· Poncho for the rain
· High Mountain shoes for the walk
· Thermal or polar clothing
· Hat or cap to protect from the sun, rain and cold
· Sunscreen
· Sunglasses
· Your own medical kit if you need it
· Binocular
· Extra Money to buy something

 WE RECOMMEND YOU

1 For a good acclimatization you must be in Cusco at least 2 days before the excursion begins or otherwise, it would be better if you come from another high place, such as Arequipa, Puno or Bolivia

2 It is better if you Book a tour that involves physical activity in height (Trekking, Mountain Biking, Camping) check our programs

3 Wear appropriate clothing for hikes

4 Drinking coca tea during the day helps to reduce the effect of altitude (avoid drinking it before sleeping)

5 Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Cusco

6 Leave your heavy suitcase in Cusco

 NOTE

·  SUPERIOR SERVICE is Private and it will be exclusive
·  STANDARD SERVICE shares a group with other participants
·  The times quoted in this itinerary are approximate
·  If you want to go on a horse, you can rent it for a reasonable price
·  The expedition to the RAINBOW MOUNTAIN enclosed a great adventure
·  The rainy season is between (December - March)
·  It is necessary an appropriate physical preparation
·  Size of the average group 4 people, maximum 10 per group. We go out any day with a minimum of two participants.
·  If you rent equipment and damage it, you are responsible for the price of replacement / repair. (Please do the right thing)
·  We rent equipment (walking sticks, boots, among others,)